Olesa de Montserrat, in the Barcelona area, has reopened the expanded and renovated Santa Oliva Library after a project that tripled its usable area. The library now covers 2,030 square metres, up from 817 square metres, according to a statement from the Catalan government.
The works cost €4.6 million in total. Funding came from the Department of Culture of the Generalitat, which contributed €1.8 million, the Barcelona Provincial Council, which provided €1.1 million, and Olesa de Montserrat town council, which covered the remaining €1.6 million for construction, furniture and technical equipment.
Coll-Leclerc Arquitectes S.L.P. designed the project. The ground-floor expansion made it possible to build an accessible green roof, with the design aiming to combine cultural use with natural light, interior courtyards and views towards the nearby park.
The library is intended to give the community more space for reading, study and cultural events. The added green areas also create a place for residents to spend time and connect with the building’s surroundings.
For more Catalonia-wide local news, see our news page. Official background on the project is available from the Catalan government and the Barcelona Provincial Council.